Self Evaluation

Leeds College of Art BA (Hons) ILLUSTRATION	Level	04
OUIL401 Context of Practice	Credits	20
End of Module Self Evaluation

NAME	Meghan Armitage

1.     What skills have you developed through this module and how effectively do you think you have applied them? Throughout the course of the module I have developed my collage skills by focusing on how I can convey a message using visual methods. I have attempted to make my designs as intriguing which I believe has improved throughout the whole of my visual journal. I have also improved my skills in analysing texts and selecting important quotes and statements to be used in my research. My opinions of society (especially objectification of women) has changed and I am now a lot more knowledgeable on the subject due to extensive research and looking at the views of others.
2.     What approaches to/methods of research have you developed and how have they informed your practical outcomes? Before the module, I would not have considered looking into depth at different texts and imagery when creating my own visual response. The use of looking at artist’s work has inspired my own work and allowed me to develop my skills further. Researching further into the quote as well as the overarching theme has informed my practical work because of learning how women are viewed and objectified in the media and pornography.
3.     What strengths can you identify in your work and how have/will you capitalise on these? The strengths in my work can be clearly identified in my essay, in particular the triangulation and referencing section where I have managed to hide my own opinion and provide evidence and support for the statements that have been made. My visual journal also shows strengths as it shows experimentation and a clear understanding of my intentions. Wherever my intentions have changed in my visual journal I have made it clear in my blog.
4.     What weaknesses can you identify in your work and how will you address these in the future? Throughout the module my weaknesses are clear in the consistency of ideas in my visual journal as they may seem mixed up when viewed as I focus on different areas of objectifying women throughout. Some pieces of work may also seem less considered where the message I am trying to convey is less clear. Weaknesses may also be identified in the essay where the essay doesn’t have enough evidence to back up my points.
5.     Identify five things that you feel will benefit you during next years Context of Practice module? ·       Developing a time plan to allow me to keep on track in the module. ·       Using the library to find books that could be useful sources for my development. ·       Attending more lectures to aid my knowledge in the module as a whole as well as in my own personal work. ·       Focusing on how to use the Harvard Referencing System properly. ·       Experimenting more in my visual responses by using different materials and mediums.
6.How would you grade yourself on the following areas: (please indicate using an ‘x’)  5= excellent, 4 = very good, 3 = good, 2 = average, 1 = poor
	1	2	3	4	5
Attendance				x
Punctuality			x
Motivation		x
Commitment	x
Quantity of work produced			x
Quality of work produced				x
Contribution to the group			x
The evaluation of your work is an important part of the assessment criteria and represents a percentage of the overall grade. It is essential that you give yourself enough time to complete your written evaluation fully and with appropriate depth and level of self-reflection. If you have any questions relating to the self-evaluation process speak to a member of staff as soon as possible.